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U.S. Congress Approves $8.3 Billion to Fight Coronavirus; President Trump Signs Bill

March 6, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed an $8.3 billion funding bill to help state and local governments combat the fast spreading coronavirus.

Here, a CDC healthcare worker takes the proper measurements to ensure that she is protected in an Ebola clinic in West Africa - Security Magazine

Report Ranks States and DC on Public Health Emergency Preparedness Measures

March 4, 2020

Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia were high-performers on a three-tier measure of states’ preparedness to protect the public’s health during an emergency, according to a report by Trust for America’s Health (TFAH).

Security Executives on the Move

Security executives on the move! Which industry leaders have recently begun new roles?

March 4, 2020

Which security executives have recently changed positions? Have you begun a new role? Email us at ritcheyd@bnpmedia.com

Security Prepare to Combat Coronavirus

No one knows if Coronavirus could turn into a pandemic but, at this moment in time, this must be seriously considered.

Juan Kirsten

March 2, 2020

A few months ago, ISIO suggested in articles that security managers must ensure that there is a contingency in the budget to obtain equipment or skills training in case of an unknown threat that could arrive out of the blue. Any responsible managing or finance director must consider allocating funding and preparing for this emerging threat because it has life impacting or life and death possibilities.

Florida Law Limiting First Opioid Prescription is Linked to Drop in Opioid Use

March 2, 2020

A Florida law restricting the quantity of opioids a doctor can prescribe for acute pain to three days’ worth may have led to overall reductions in opioids dispensed to patients in the state, says a new study.

Poll: Most Americans Concerned There Will Be a Major Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

February 27, 2020

Most Americans say they are concerned that there will be a major outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S. (55%) and that it will negatively affect the U.S. economy (57%), the latest KFF tracking poll finds.

How Retailers Can Leverage Their Security Infrastructure to Improve Operational Efficiency

Jordan Rivchun

February 25, 2020

Retailers today face a number of security challenges, including shoplifting, shrink and theft at the point of sale, protecting the premises after hours, slip and fall lawsuits and much more. Adding complexity to the security challenge is that retailers face these threats in a variety of locations within stores, each of which comes with its own unique requirements. Today’s flexible, intelligent surveillance cameras offer a variety of form factors and capabilities that allow them to address the range of security and operational challenges.

School Police Officers in Kentucky Must Now Carry Guns

February 24, 2020

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signed into law a bill that requires school resource officers to carry a firearm.

US Motor Vehicle Deaths Dropped 2% in 2019

February 21, 2020

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. experienced a small decline in roadway deaths, according to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council.

Portland, Ore. Police Bureau Expands Online Reporting System

February 18, 2020

The Portland, Ore. Police Bureau (PPB) is expanding the online reporting system to allow members of the community a more convenient way to report crimes and free up officers to respond to emergency calls.